Our History
In 1948, Leo and Jean Moeglein established Moeglein Funeral Home in Gilbert, MN. In 1958 they expanded the business to Aurora, MN.
In 1972 Eldon and Lois Ziemer purchased the business. The funeral home became Ziemer-Moeglein. In 1992 Keith Shatava served his internship and in 1997, purchased the business when Eldon and Lois became ill. The funeral home became Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Homes of Gilbert and Aurora. He expanded the Aurora Funeral Home in 1998, which made the funeral home more spacious for families. In 2022 the Dougherty Family of Duluth purchased the funeral home, backed by four generations of funeral service experience. Today the funeral home serves much of the Iron Range area.
Local ownership gives us the flexibility to work closely with our families on arrangement details and costs. We have a staff that many of you already know and trust, providing a level of comfort to families at a highly stressful time. It also provides us with a tremendous opportunity to arrange a service that is both meaningful and affordable.
